Sean *********

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Is the retirement visa in Thailand renewed annually, and what are the requirements for permanent residency or citizenship?

Sean *********

It also varies from province to province, city to city and government officials in each branch--I've seen this in Chiang Mai and up in Mae Sai in Chiang Rai Province before I go into Tachilek (Take-A-Leak), Burma to do a "visa run". Be polite, try to be well-dressed and speaking Thai also helps! :-)

3 years ago

What should I prepare for my flight to the USA from Thailand regarding COVID-19 testing requirements?

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@Kevin **********

In other words, Business As Usual, chai, mai? ;-)

3 years ago

What should I do if my Thai Pass application is still pending before my flight?

Sean *********

"It's the Dark Side of the Visa Force, young Luke--you may NEVER be allowed into the kingdom again..." ;-)

3 years ago

How quickly can I get my Thai Pass after application?

Sean *********

@Francesco *********

Sounds like it's just about time for another Mandatory Coup O' Clock in Bangkok! ;-)

3 years ago

What are the current challenges and frustrations surrounding the Thailand Pass application process for travelers?

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@Steve *********

Sometimes I find the offer of a little "tea money" to certain uniforms can ALSO speed up the process and give the tamruat yim-yai! ;-)

3 years ago

Can a letter of guarantee from my condominium owner help me obtain a longer visa or open a bank account in Thailand?

Sean *********

Best of luck with all of that, Salvador! I'm hoping to get back into Thailand in late December but for right now, it's simply day-by-day waiting to see what's going to happen next with both Covid itself AND when Thailand decides WHEN it's going to fully open up again.

3 years ago

Can a letter of guarantee from my condominium owner help me obtain a longer visa or open a bank account in Thailand?

Sean *********

No problem--good luck with it; I think Bangkok Bank would be your best bet but Kasikorn Bank has potential, too.

3 years ago

Can a letter of guarantee from my condominium owner help me obtain a longer visa or open a bank account in Thailand?

Sean *********

Open up an account at a Thai bank but open it in YOUR name alone--if the bank will allow for this; sometimes you can have a Thai bank account as a farang, sometimes you cannot. Good luck with this!

3 years ago

What are the steps to apply for a Certificate of Entry (CoE) to Thailand after booking a SHA+ hotel?

Sean *********

Oh, absolutely, Jackie! Right now it's simply a matter of getting enough cash saved for the trip--AND Thailand FULLY opening up to outsiders--I'd rather fly directly into CNX or via Bangkok as opposed to getting stuck on Phuket for two weeks! :-)

3 years ago

What are the steps to apply for a Certificate of Entry (CoE) to Thailand after booking a SHA+ hotel?

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@Jackie ********

You have my full backing on THAT one! I haven't been back to Thailand since I flew out of Suvarnabhumi in early February of 2018 so each day stuck in Farangland only gets worse in THAT regard!

3 years ago